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Medifocus Guidebook on: Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy by Inc. Medifocus.com, 2010-04-19 Positive Options for Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD): Self-Help and Treatment (Positive Options) by Elena Juris, 2005-07-30 Living with RSDS: Your Guide to Coping with Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome by Peter, M.D. Moskowitz, Linda Lang, 2003-05 Chronic Pain: Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, Prevention, and Management by Hooshang Hooshmand, 1993-03-26 The Official Patient's Sourcebook on Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy: A Reappraisal (Progress in Pain Research and Management Series) Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy - A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References by ICON Health Publications, 2004-06-09 Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (Current Management of Pain) 21st Century Complete Medical Guide to Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, Authoritative Government Documents, Clinical ... for Patients and Physicians (CD-ROM) by PM Medical Health News, 2004-04-01 Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy - A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References - SECOND EDITION by Icon Group International, 2010-08-10 Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: Redefining Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy and Causalgia (The Physician and Sportsmedicine) by Salim Hayek, Nagy Mekhail, 2010-09-16 Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy: A Reappraisal by Wilfrid and Michael Stanton-Hicks, editors Janig, 1997 Resistant pelvic pain tied to autonomic imbalance. (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy).: An article from: Clinical Psychiatry News by Norra MacReady, 2002-11-01 Sympathetic Pain Syndromes: Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy and Causalgia (State of the Art Reviews: Phys Med/Rehab) by Tollison, C. David Tollison, 1996-01

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61. Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy - A Part Of The EZeee Organization
    reflex sympathetic dystrophy Syndrome Association of America America.NINDS reflex sympathetic dystrophy Syndrome Information Page  
    http://www.ezeee.org/ezmed/rsd.htm

62. RSD--Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Links
    RSDreflex sympathetic dystrophy Links. International reflex sympathetic dystrophyFoundation; reflex sympathetic dystrophy (Medical Information Network);  
    http://home.inreach.com/marthac/reflex.html

63. NINDS Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Information Page
    reflex sympathetic dystrophy Syndrome (also called Causalgia and ChronicRegional Pain Syndrome) information page compiled by NINDS.  
    http://www.medhelp.org/NIHlib/GF-357.html
    
    Extractions: Physicians use a variety of drugs to treat RSDS. Elevation of the extremity and physical therapy are also used to treat RSDS. Injection of a local anestheticis usually the first step in treatment. TENS (transcutaneous electrical stimulation), a procedure in which brief pulses of electricity are applied to nerve endings under the skin, has helped some patients in relieving chronic pain. In some cases, surgical or chemical sympathectomy interruption of the affected portion of the sympathetic nervous system is necessary to relieve pain. Surgical sympathectomy involves cutting the nerve or nerves, destroying the pain almost instantly, but surgery may also destroy other sensations as well.

64. Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSDS) Articles, Support Groups, And Resou
    reflex sympathetic dystrophy Syndrome (RSDS) articles, support groups, andresources for patients from Med Help International (www.medhelp.org).  
    http://www.medhelp.org/HealthTopics/Reflex_Sympathetic_Dystrophy_Syndrome.html

65. Intravenous Regional Sympathetic Blockade (IRSB) For Reflex Sympathetic Dystroph
    Intravenous regional sympathetic blockade (IRSB) for reflex sympathetic dystrophy. IdentifierCP075 11400 IRSB FOR reflex sympathetic dystrophy Jul-99.  
    http://www.jr2.ox.ac.uk/bandolier/booth/painpag/Chronrev/Other/CP075.html
    
    Extractions: Bandolier Bandolier Library search Clinical bottom line: There is no evidence from existing trials that guanethidine used in intravenous regional sympathetic blockade reduces the pain associated with reflex sympathetic dystrophy. Based on a small number of patients, there is weak evidence that ketanserin and bretylium may provide some relief. Reflex sympathetic dystrophy or Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CPRS) describes the constellation of chronic pain conditions associated with hyperactivity of the sympathetic nervous system. Pain is usually constant, severe and unresponsive to conventional analgesics. Intravenous regional sympathetic blockade (IRSB) is an intervention where a drug known to block the sympathetic nervous system is given in high local concentration in the painful limb isolated with a tourniquet. Jadad, A. R, Carroll, D, Glynn, C. J, McQuay, H. J. Intravenous regional sympathetic blockade for pain relief in reflex sympathetic dystrophy: a systematic review and a randomized, double-blind crossover study. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 1995; 10(1): 13-20.

66. KLUWER Academic Publishers | Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
    Books » reflex sympathetic dystrophy. reflex sympathetic dystrophy.edited by Michael StantonHicks Wilfrid Jänig Robert A. Boas  
    http://www.wkap.nl/prod/b/0-7923-0527-2

67. DHEA & Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
    New Theory of reflex sympathetic dystrophy. DHEA HomeCopyright © 1997 by JamesMichael Howard. This is a new theory of reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD).  
    http://www.naples.net/~nfn03605/dhearsd.htm
    
    Extractions: New Theory of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy 1997 by James Michael Howard. This is a new theory of reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD). My theory of RSD assumes that some people are genetically disposed to develop RSD. My explanation involves circumstances that a number of people experience, but only some develop RSD. This is not unusual in that some people, in old age, die from different genetic predispositions, i.e., some die of heart disease, some of cancer, etc. (The following explanation is purposely shortened.) I suggest RSD is the result of prolonged exposure to the adrenal hormone, cortisol. Cortisol is the "stress" hormone and is produced in response to traumatic events, real or perceived. My work suggests that normal growth and development result from effects of the "melatonin-DHEA cycle" on DNA. (You can read extensively about this mechanism if needed.) According to my general theory, cortisol is produced by the adrenal glands during stress to alter the production and effects of DHEA. (DHEA is the major steroid hormone produced by the adrenals, cortisol is second.) In RSD, I suggest cortisol production continues while the melatonin-DHEA cycle is reduced. It is this combination of increased, prolonged cortisol and reduced DHEA that causes the symptoms of RSD. While it is not always true, RSD often follows injury trauma or surgery (another form of trauma). It is proven that DHEA is reduced by surgery and cortisol increases following stress. In most people, this shuts them down, but they eventually rebound to produce more normal levels of DHEA and cortisol. (This mechanism whereby cortisol shuts down DHEA is the "fight or flight" mechanism. I suggest DHEA stimulates the nervous system, while cortisol shuts it down. Too much stress (cortisol) makes us "run," so we can face another "fight," another day, when our DHEA rebounds.) In the case of RSD, I think cortisol production never stops.

68. Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
    reflex sympathetic dystrophy RSD. Causalgia. Posttraumatic pain Syndrome.Sudeck's atrophy. Shoulder-hand syndrome. Book, Home Page.  
    http://www.fpnotebook.com/RHE74.htm
    
    Extractions: Home About Links Index ... Editor's Choice Paid Advertisement (click above). Please see the privacy statement Rheumatology Neurology Assorted Pages Charcot Foot Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy RSD Causalgia Post-traumatic pain Syndrome Sudeck's atrophy Shoulder-hand syndrome Book Home Page Cardiovascular Medicine Dental Dermatology Emergency Medicine Endocrinology Gastroenterology General Medicine Geriatric Medicine Gynecology Hematology and Oncology HIV Infectious Disease Jokes Laboratory Neonatology Nephrology Neurology Obstetrics Ophthalmology Orthopedics Otolaryngology Pediatrics Pharmacology Prevention Psychiatry Pulmonology Radiology Rheumatology Sports Medicine Surgery Urology Chapter Rheumatology Index Bone Cardiovascular Medicine Diffuse Examination Infectious Disease Intra-Articular Disorders Laboratory General Marfans Myofascial Neurology Osteoarthritis Pain Pediatrics Pharmacology Procedure Radiology RA Spondylitis Symptom Evaluation Page Neurology Index Charcot Charcot Foot RSD Clinical Descriptions Pain Burning ache in a non-dermatome pattern (early) Trophic Changes Early Changes Local edema Progressive Changes Skin thins Hair coarsens Nail thickens Late Changes Muscles shorten and atrophy Joints ankylose moving distal to proximal Autonomic instability (Late) Limb cool and sweaty Sympatheic hyperactivity Sensory Abnormalities Allodynia (exquisite sensitivity to slight touch) Hyperpathia (severe pain from gentle pressure) Bony changes Patchy osteopenia Three Stages of RSD Mild (Days to weeks) Burning pain worse with movement

69. MedicineHouse.com
    The 19992000 LA Pain Clinic Guide reflex sympathetic dystrophy  
    http://www.medicinehouse.com/rsd.html
    
    Extractions: Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy or RSD may be initiated by minor injury with or without damage to a nerve. There are several schools of thought on the causes of RSD. Most of the literature states that RSD is a dysfunction of the sympathetic nervous system. This system is responsible for our 'automatic' response during fright or flight. A prolonged activation of these system results in poor circulation, burning pain and pain that feels like electrical shock. Other theories state that RSD is due to increased sensitivity of adrenergic receptors for catecholamines in the affected limbs. Another theory is that RSD is due to an exaggerated inflammatory response after an injury due to free radical damage to the muscles and nerves.

70. November/December 1998 - Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome
    This article, reflex sympathetic dystrophy Syndrome, discusses the history and etiologyof RSD. reflex sympathetic dystrophy Syndrome Idamarie Scimeca Duffy.  
    http://www.ampainsoc.org/pub/bulletin/nov98/advocacy.htm
    
    Extractions: Idamarie Scimeca Duffy EDITOR'S NOTE: In 1984 a steel door crushed the toes of the author's right foot. Six years and two surgeries later she was diagnosed with reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD). In January 1992 the RSD spread after she had a sympathectomy. Since then, she has been totally disabled and is now confined to a motorized wheelchair. The RSD is in her pelvic and groin areas, right hand, and left leg. RSD has affected the muscles of her eyes, causing vision problems. It has also affected her esophagus and bladder. Three days a week she goes to a swimming pool. Her range of motion increases and the intensity of the pain decreases while she is in the warm water. Insofar as more than 6 million people have reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) syndrome, one questions why it takes so long to get an accurate diagnosis. Could it be that medical professionals are not familiar with the many faces of RSD? Or could it be that in its early stage, RSD can look like many other injuries? In fact, RSD may not actually present itself until days or weeks after an injury. Initially the area of trauma looks and feels the way it should when it has been traumatized. The distinct difference, in the beginning, may be ongoing pain that is out of the ordinary for the particular type of trauma. It is not surprising that many with RSD are sent through the mill of nerve blocks, surgical procedures, spinal cord stimulators, morphine pumps, opioid trials, and referrals from one rehabilitation facility to another.

71. Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
    Back Home Next. reflex sympathetic dystrophy. The Dark Ages Health RSD International reflex sympathetic dystrophy information center.  
    http://www.ability.org.uk/Reflex_Sympathetic_Dystrophy.html
    
    Extractions: "see the ability, not the disability" You to can help support the Ability Project by: Our Aims ... Z Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Australian RSD Support Group - Contains excellent references for RSD patients. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome - Patient information from the American Academy of Family Physicians. - International Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy information center. Healthlink - information concerning treatment, prevention, diagnosis, email groups, support groups, personal stories. Neurological Associates Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Association of America Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Coalition - RSD, Causalgia, CRPS, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome RSD A Debilitating Disease ... Webmaster . Site Design by Ability "see the ability, not the disability" Acknowledgments

72. The DRM WebWatcher: Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
    A Disability Resources Monthly guide to the best onlineresources about reflex sympathetic dystrophy.  
    http://www.disabilityresources.org/REFLEX.html
    
    Extractions: Home Subjects States Librarians ... Contact Us The DRM WebWatcher Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Updated 4/17/2000 A B C D ... About/Hint/Link The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke defines reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSDS) as "a chronic condition characterized by severe burning pain, pathological changes in bone and skin, excessive sweating, tissue swelling, and extreme sensitivity to touch. The syndrome, which is a variant of a condition known as causalgia, is a nerve disorder that occurs at the site of an injury (most often to the arms or legs). It occurs especially after injuries from high-velocity impacts such as those from bullets or shrapnel. However, it may occur without apparent injury." Here are some excellent resources for people with RSD and their families and service providers. Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Association of America The Association's up-to-date, bilingual web site includes information about the syndrome, clinical practice guidelines, a downloadable video, conference and research information, and links, along with information about the organization and making contributions. Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Network [link not working 4/18/2000] While we're always hesitant about sites whose "ownership" is not clear (the authors simply state that "The Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Network is a privately funded Internet-based resource for information on RSD and support of RSD patients and their families"), this one seems to be packed with information and resources that are useful and appropriate. There's a wealth of information about RSD here, along with medical citations, related sites, and and a listserv.

73. Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Links
    Links to reflex sympathetic dystrophy Syndrome (RSD) information andresources concerning workers compensation. Reflex Sympathetic  
    http://www.workerscompensationinsurance.com/workers_compensation/rsd.htm
    
    Extractions: Click here Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), is a very painful and disabling disease that affects an estimated 7 million people in the United States. Since it is little understood, RSD is often misdiagnosed and therefore not properly treated. Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association Of America

74. Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome
    reflex sympathetic dystrophy Syndrome. John A. Moriarty, MD David E. Drum, MD,PhD. May 1990. A diagnosis of reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome was made.  
    http://brighamrad.harvard.edu/Cases/jpnm/hcache/1041/full.html
    
    Extractions: David E. Drum, MD, PhD A 58 year-old white male was referred for evaluation of right foot and ankle pain of four months duration associated with swelling. There was no history of trauma, surgery or infection. He had been placed in a plaster cast for several weeks for pain of unclear etiology. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate was 29. Alkaline phosphatase was normal. The bone scintigram showed diffusely increased deposition of Tc-99m MDP in the ankle, subtalar, tarsal and metatarso-phalangeal joints of the right foot. Slightly increased radiotracer was deposited in the region of the tarso-matatarsal joints of the left foot. An X-ray of the right foot showed peri-articular osteopenia. A diagnosis of reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome was made. The patient markedly improved on conservative treatment. Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSDS) often follows trauma or surgery. In 506 patients selected by Sleinert from a large post-operative series, 25%% followed operations for crush injuries, 25%% followed elective operations in the upper extremities., e.g., carpal tunnel release, palmar fasciotomies, and 50%% followed sprains, contusions and other operations. Symptoms begin immediately after injury in 30%% of patients; in the remainder they usually start during the first week. The Should Hand Syndrome is a variant of RSDS often related to myocardial infarction, cervical disk herniation and degenerative disease of the cervical spine.

75. Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome
    reflex sympathetic dystrophy Syndrome. What is reflex sympathetic dystrophySyndrome? reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome(RSDS), also  
    http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/health-info/docs/2300/2307.asp?index=7577

76. Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD)- Pediatric
    reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD). Healthcare Professional Version.Diana Donkersloot RN. What is reflex sympathetic dystrophy?  
    http://www.nursing.uiowa.edu/sites/PedsPain/GenePain/RSDt.htm
    
    Extractions: Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) Healthcare Professional Version Diana Donkersloot RN What is Reflex sympathetic dystrophy? Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), also known as complex regional pain is a syndrome in which there is burning pain along with autonomic and tissue changes in the region of the injury. It most commonly follows a trauma to a limb and the person typically develops chronic burning pain together with various combinations of sensory disturbances, swelling, and vasomotor, sudomotor, and trophic changes to the distal extremity (usually hands and feet). Epidemiology. The initial injury that brings on RSD may be a sprain, dislocation, fracture, crush injury, laceration or amputation. The syndrome can also occur from a surgical procedure, an IM injection, Multiple Sclerosis, diabetic neuropathy, a stroke or a myocardial infarction. Pain. Patients describe their pain as being constant, burning aching and throbbing. Tissue Changes . Early in the course the affected area is warm, erythematous and dry. Later the skin becomes cool, cyanotic and moist. Peripheral swelling progresses to tight, shiny swelling. Muscle spasm atrophy, and weakness occurs, leading to flexor tendon contractures. Clinical features . The pathophysiology of RSD is poorly understood and there is no confirmatory test available. The classic features are basically tissue changes and altered activity of blood vessels and sweat glands, and they co-exist with intense pain. Diagnosis for RSD is based on the history and the clinical findings. There are two diagnostic criteria for RSD; (1) The common presence of local vasomotor imbalance in the absence of primary vascular disease and (2) the subjective relief of pain in response to sympathetic nerve blocks.

77. CJNS - Long Term Treatment Of Intractable Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy With Intr
    Abstract, Close Window. Long Term Treatment of Intractable reflex sympathetic dystrophywith Intrathecal Morphine. WJ Becker, DP Ablett, CJ Harris and ON Dold.  
    http://www.canjneurolsci.org/22maytoc/longterm.htm
    
    Extractions: Close Window Abstract: Background: Some patients with reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RD) develop intractable symptoms unresponsive to conventional therapy. Recently, intrathecal morphine therapy has been used with some success in such patients. Methods: The clinical course of two patients with intractable reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) is described. Both patients developed intractable leg pain, swelling and autonomic changes after a leg injury. Numerous medical treatments and surgical sympathectomies failed to provide long term relief. Results: Relatively satisfactory symptom control was achieved only with the use of long term intrathecal morphine therapy delivered by subcutaneously implanted infusion pumps. Exacerbations of the RSD continued to occur, at times in association with further leg trauma, but these could be controlled by a temporary escalation of the intrathecal morphine dose. Complications of morphine therapy were relatively minor. A red rash appearing over the pump site was the first sign that a drug catheter break had occurred, necessitating surgical catheter revision.

78. My Child And RSD (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy)
    Mothers view of watching her child cope with RSD/CRPS. Diary, links of information and personal poems.Category Health Conditions and DiseasesMy Child and RSD (reflex sympathetic dystrophy). Let's help spread the awarenessof RSD (reflex sympathetic dystrophy) together. Author Mrs.Connie Robertson.  
    http://www.angelfire.com/tx/brattybrat/RSD.html
    
    Extractions: This is the phone number to Dr.Frank McDonald's office for an appointment. 1-214-820-9807 if you should have trouble at that number try this one, one of these will certianly work 1-214-820-9838 This is a day to day ongoing diary of what it's like for a parent to live with a child that suffers with chronic pain/struggles/fears/ known as RSD. To learn more about RSD (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy) please visit the links that I've provided at the bottom of THIS page. Also dont forget to visit the ONLINE DIARY included in the links you'll see at the bottom of this page. AGAIN ALL THESE LINKS REGARDING RSD ON THIS PAGE ARE ABSOLUTLEY EXCELLENT! EVERYTHING FROM WHAT IS RSD TO THE DANGEROUS TREATMENTS AND EVEN WORKMENS COMPENSATION AND MUCH MUCH MORE TO COME! INCLUDING FINDING YOU A DOCTOR IN YOUR AREA THAT WILL LISTEN RATHER THAN THE IDIOTS WEVE BEEN ENCOUNTERING! Our goal is to share as much information about RSD so that others won't feel so alone and to let others know there IS hope also it's important to me that people care and is the soul reason for my open book diary. I'm asking all to PLEASE forward this page to a friend in hopes they'll do the same, also please take the time to sign the guestbook so I know SOMEONE cares and is keeping up on Jen's condition.

79. • Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy And Chronic Pain Resources •
    A personal site dedicated to educating the public about RSD, Reflex SympatheticDystrophy. RSD reflex sympathetic dystrophy. Announcement.  
    http://www.joeylee.com/rsd.html

80. Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
    By Disability reflex sympathetic dystrophy. Australian reflex sympathetic dystrophySupport Group; Canadian RSD Network; reflex sympathetic dystrophy Syndrome.  
    http://www.accessunlimited.com/reflex_sympathetic_dystrophy.html

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